Techniques for providing eyewear with electrical components are disclosed. The electrical components can provide electrical technology to eyewear without having to substantially compromise aesthetic design principles of the eyewear. The electrical components can be partially or completely internal to eyewear. The electrical components can also be attached to the eyewear as an after-market enhancement. The electrical components can operate independently or together with other electrical components provided elsewhere. Apparatus for presenting after-market electrical components are also disclosed.
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1. An eyewear product, comprising: an eyewear frame having at least a first arm; a bone conducting speaker fully embedded in the first arm; a first electronic device fully embedded in the first arm; a rechargeable battery fully embedded in the first arm; and a connector in the eyewear frame, the connector being electrically connected to at least the rechargeable battery, wherein the rechargeable battery is able to be recharged via the connector.
Eyeglasses have a frame with at least one arm. Inside this arm are a bone conduction speaker, an electronic device, and a rechargeable battery. A connector on the frame allows the battery to be recharged. All components are fully embedded within the frame arm.
2. An eyewear product as recited in claim 1 , wherein the eyewear product comprises: an operation indicator generating device coupled to the eyewear frame and electrically connected to the first electronic device, the operation indicator generating device configured to produce an indication for providing information to a user of the eyewear product.
The eyeglasses from the previous description have an indicator light attached to the frame and wired to the electronic device. This indicator light provides information to the person wearing the glasses, signaling operational status or other notifications.
3. An eyewear product as recited in claim 2 , wherein the operation indicator generating device is at least partially embedded in the eyewear frame.
The eyeglasses with the indicator light from the previous description have the indicator light partially embedded in the frame of the eyeglasses.
4. An eyewear product as recited in claim 1 , wherein the connector is suitable for electrical connection of the rechargeable battery with an external charger.
The eyeglasses from the initial description have a connector that allows for charging the rechargeable battery using an external charger. This external charger can be plugged into the connector to replenish the battery's power.
5. An eyewear product as recited in claim 1 , wherein the eyewear product further comprises: wireless communication circuitry and an antenna fully embedded in the first arm.
The eyeglasses from the initial description include wireless communication circuitry and an antenna, both fully embedded within the frame arm. This allows the eyeglasses to communicate wirelessly with other devices.
6. An eyewear product as recited in claim 1 , wherein the bone conducting speaker is configured to transmit audio sound for a user of the eyewear product, wherein the eyewear frame has a second arm, and wherein the eyewear product comprises: another bone conducting speaker fully embedded in the second arm, the another bone conducting speaker is configured to transmit audio sound for the user of the eyewear product.
The eyeglasses from the initial description use a bone conduction speaker in one arm to transmit sound to the user. The frame also has a second arm with another bone conduction speaker fully embedded, delivering audio sound to the user through both sides of the head.
7. An eyewear product as recited in claim 1 , wherein the eyewear product further comprises: at least one component having a weight provided internal to the eyewear frame and positioned to balance other weight within the eyewear frame.
The eyeglasses from the initial description include a weight inside the frame to balance the overall weight distribution, compensating for the added weight of the internal electronic components and ensuring comfortable wear.
8. An eyewear product as recited in claim 1 , wherein the eyewear product further comprises: a balancing weight provided internal to the eyewear frame.
The eyeglasses from the initial description have a balancing weight inside the frame, used to improve the comfort and stability of the eyewear by counteracting any uneven weight distribution caused by the electronics.
9. An eyewear product as recited in claim 1 , wherein the eyewear product further comprises: an antenna embedded in the eyewear frame.
The eyeglasses from the initial description include an antenna that is embedded within the frame. This antenna is used for wireless communication with external devices.
10. An eyewear product, comprising: an eyewear frame configured to be worn on the head of a user; a bone conducting speaker fully contained within in the eyewear frame; a rechargeable battery fully contained within the eyewear frame; a first electronic device fully contained within the eyewear frame, the first electronic device being electrically connected to at least the rechargeable battery; and a connector at least partially contained within the eyewear frame, the connector being electrically connected to at least the rechargeable battery, wherein the rechargeable battery is able to be recharged via the connector.
These eyeglasses are made to be worn on the head. The frame contains a bone conduction speaker, a rechargeable battery, and an electronic device connected to the battery. A connector, also inside the frame, allows recharging the battery. All components are fully contained within the frame.
11. An eyewear product as recited in claim 10 , wherein the eyewear product comprises: an operation indicator device coupled to the eyewear frame and electrically connected to the first electronic device, the operation indicator device configured to produce an indication for providing information to a user of the eyewear product.
The eyeglasses from the previous description have an indicator attached to the frame and wired to the electronic device. This indicator provides information to the person wearing the glasses, signaling operational status or other notifications.
12. An eyewear product as recited in claim 11 , wherein the operation indicator device is at least partially contained within in the eyewear frame.
The eyeglasses with the indicator from the previous description have the indicator partially contained within the frame of the eyeglasses.
13. An eyewear product as recited in claim 10 , wherein the connector is suitable for electrical connection of the rechargeable battery with an external charger.
The eyeglasses from the initial description have a connector that allows for charging the rechargeable battery using an external charger. This external charger can be plugged into the connector to replenish the battery's power.
14. An eyewear product as recited in claim 10 , wherein the eyewear product further comprises: wireless communication circuitry and an antenna contained within the eyewear frame.
The eyeglasses from the initial description include wireless communication circuitry and an antenna, both contained within the frame. This allows the eyeglasses to communicate wirelessly with other devices.
15. An eyewear product as recited in claim 14 , wherein the eyewear product comprises: an operation indicator coupled to the eyewear frame and electrically connected to the first electronic device, the operation indicator configured to produce an indication for providing information to the user of the eyewear product.
The eyeglasses with wireless communication from the previous description include an indicator attached to the frame and wired to the electronic device. The indicator provides information to the person wearing the glasses about system status or other relevant data.
16. An eyewear product as recited in claim 15 , wherein the connector is suitable for electrical connection of the rechargeable battery with an external charger.
The eyeglasses with wireless communication and an indicator light from the previous description have a connector that allows for charging the rechargeable battery using an external charger. This external charger can be plugged into the connector to replenish the battery's power.
17. An eyewear product as recited in claim 10 , wherein the bone conducting speaker is configured to enable the user to receive audio sound, and wherein the eyewear product comprises: another bone conducting speaker fully contained with the eyewear frame, the another bone conducting speaker is configured to enable the user to to receive audio sound.
The eyeglasses from the initial description use a bone conduction speaker to transmit sound to the user. The frame also contains another bone conduction speaker, delivering audio sound to the user through both sides of the head.
18. An eyewear product as recited in claim 10 , wherein the eyewear product further comprises: at least one component having a weight provided internal to the eyewear frame and positioned to balance other weight within the eyewear frame.
The eyeglasses from the initial description include a weight inside the frame to balance the overall weight distribution, compensating for the added weight of the internal electronic components and ensuring comfortable wear.
19. An eyewear product as recited in claim 10 , wherein the eyewear product further comprises: a balancing weight provided internal to the eyewear frame.
The eyeglasses from the initial description have a balancing weight inside the frame, used to improve the comfort and stability of the eyewear by counteracting any uneven weight distribution caused by the electronics.
20. An eyewear product as recited in claim 10 , wherein the eyewear product further comprises: an antenna contained within in the eyewear frame.
The eyeglasses from the initial description include an antenna that is contained within the frame. This antenna is used for wireless communication with external devices.
21. An eyewear product as recited in claim 10 , wherein the eyewear product comprises at least one sensor.
These eyeglasses include at least one sensor to collect data. This sensor could measure various environmental conditions or user-related information.
22. An eyewear product as recited in claim 21 , wherein the eyewear product is configured to receive sensor information from the at least one sensor, wherein the eyewear product comprises: an operation indicator device coupled to the eyewear frame and electrically connected to the first electronic device, and wherein the operation indicator device is configured to produce an indication for providing information to the user of the eyewear product.
The eyeglasses with a sensor from the previous description receive information from the sensor and use it to control an indicator light attached to the frame and wired to the electronic device. The indicator provides information to the person wearing the glasses based on the sensor data.
23. An eyewear product as recited in claim 22 , wherein the eyewear product is configured to control the operation indicator device based on the sensor information.
The eyeglasses with a sensor and indicator light from the previous description control the behavior of the indicator based on the data received from the sensor. Different sensor readings can trigger different indicator patterns or colors.
24. An eyewear product as recited in claim 23 , wherein the operation indicator device is a light source.
The eyeglasses with a sensor and controllable indicator from the previous description use a light source as the indicator. The light source can change color, blink, or vary in intensity to convey information.
25. An eyewear product as recited in claim 21 , wherein the at least one sensor is contained within the eyewear product.
The eyeglasses with at least one sensor from the initial sensor description have the sensor fully contained within the eyewear product.
26. An eyewear product as recited in claim 21 , wherein the at least one sensor is attached to the eyewear product.
The eyeglasses with at least one sensor from the initial sensor description have the sensor attached to the eyewear product.
27. An eyewear product as recited in claim 21 , wherein the at least one sensor is remote from the eyewear product, wherein the eyewear product comprises wireless communication circuitry, and wherein the at least one sensor is operatively coupled to the wireless communication circuitry so as to supply sensor information from the at least one sensor to the eyewear product in a wireless manner.
The eyeglasses with at least one sensor from the initial sensor description receive data wirelessly from a sensor located remotely. Wireless communication circuitry in the glasses receives the sensor data.
28. An eyewear product as recited in claim 27 , wherein the wireless communication circuitry is contained within the eyewear product.
The eyeglasses that wirelessly communicate with a remote sensor from the previous description have the wireless communication circuitry contained within the eyewear product.
29. An eyewear product as recited in claim 21 , wherein sensor information obtained from the at least one sensor pertains to a condition of the user of the eyewear product.
The eyeglasses with at least one sensor from the initial sensor description use sensor data related to the user's condition, providing information about their well-being or state.
30. An eyewear product as recited in claim 29 , wherein the condition of the user pertains to the user's mood or physical condition.
The eyeglasses with at least one sensor that monitors the user's condition from the previous description use the sensor data to assess the user's mood or physical state.
31. An eyewear product as recited in claim 21 , wherein sensor information obtained from the at least one sensor pertains to a position associated with the eyewear product.
The eyeglasses with at least one sensor from the initial sensor description use sensor data related to the position of the eyewear, providing location-based information.
32. An eyewear product as recited in claim 21 , wherein sensor information obtained from the at least one sensor is used at least in part to determine whether the user is wearing the eyewear product.
The eyeglasses with at least one sensor from the initial sensor description use the sensor data to determine if the user is currently wearing the eyeglasses.
33. An eyewear product as recited in claim 21 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises an accelerometer.
The eyeglasses with at least one sensor from the initial sensor description include an accelerometer as the sensor.
34. An eyewear product as recited in claim 21 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises a temperature sensor.
The eyeglasses with at least one sensor from the initial sensor description include a temperature sensor as the sensor.
35. An eyewear product as recited in claim 21 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises a humidity sensor.
The eyeglasses with at least one sensor from the initial sensor description include a humidity sensor as the sensor.
36. An eyewear product as recited in claim 10 , wherein the eyewear product further comprises: a plurality of microphones contained within the eyewear frame.
The eyeglasses from the initial description include multiple microphones contained within the frame, allowing for audio capture from various angles.
37. An eyewear product as recited in claim 10 , wherein the eyewear product comprises wireless communication circuitry, and wherein the eyewear product is configured to wirelessly interact with a base unit via the wireless communication circuitry.
The eyeglasses from the initial description can wirelessly communicate with a base unit using their wireless communication circuitry, enabling data transfer and control functionalities.
38. An eyewear product as recited in claim 10 , wherein the eyewear product comprises an image generating device coupled to the eyewear product, the image generating device configured to produce an image for providing information to a user of the eyewear product, and wherein the rechargeable battery is rechargeable via the connector.
The eyeglasses from the initial description include an image generating device coupled to the eyewear product that creates an image visible to the user and displays information. The rechargeable battery can be recharged via the connector.
39. An eyewear product as recited in claim 38 , wherein the image generating device is at least partially contained within the eyewear product.
The eyeglasses with an image generating device from the previous description have the image generating device partially contained within the eyewear product.
40. An eyewear product as recited in claim 10 , wherein the eyewear product further comprises: a display to present one or more images to the user.
The eyeglasses from the initial description have a display that presents one or more images to the user, conveying information or providing visual feedback.
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